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who are too poor to purchase them. While in the case of others we would wish to have them pay at best the cost of them.
If any schools desired to change books they have for them & required that it be done without expense to the pupils, we would be willing to donate a sufficient number for that purpose.
If you will give me the information I desire in regard to this matter I will be very much obliged.
I am happy to say that our work in this direction has the warm approbation of Maj. Gen. Howard, Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bureau.
Hoping soon to hear from you I am
Sincerely Yours
William C. Child
Sec. Am. Tr. Soc.
Boston